Photo of Friday weather map used for indicative purpose only
Shimla, Apr 24, A sudden rise of Mercury across the foothills in Himachal Pradesh likely to create sweltering heatwave conditions in the coming days, the latest extended range forecast issued by the Meteorological Centre said.
The plains and low hill regions—including Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur and parts of Kangra—are expected to witness heatwave-like conditions, driven by persistently above-normal maximum temperatures.
In the mid hill districts such as Shimla, Solan, Mandi and Sirmaur, moderate heatwave conditions may develop, with temperatures staying above seasonal averages. The impact is likely to be more pronounced during daytime, with warm nights adding to discomfort.
Meanwhile, the high hill regions, including Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti and higher reaches of Chamba and Kullu, are also expected to record above-normal temperatures, though without severe heatwave conditions.
The forecast indicates a declining rainfall trend after April, which is expected to further intensify heat conditions across the state.
The Day temperatures are likely to remain above normal across most regions, particularly in the plains and mid hills.
Authorities have advised caution, especially for vulnerable groups, as prolonged exposure to heat may pose health risks.
Himachal Pradesh continued to reel under above-normal temperatures, with several stations recording a marked rise in maximum temperatures on Thursday.
Una emerged as the hottest place in the state, recording a maximum temperature of 40.0°C, significantly above normal.
It was followed by Kangra at 36.4°C, Sundernagar at 35.8°C, and Berthin at 35.3°C. Mandi also remained hot at 35.0°C, while Nahan recorded 34.9°C.
Among other stations, Bhuntar registered 33.4°C, while both Dharamshala and Solan recorded 33.0°C each. Airport Jubberhatti saw a maximum of 30.2°C. In the mid and higher hill regions, temperatures remained relatively moderate, with Shimla at 27.2°C, Manali at 26.8°C, and Kalpa at 24.6°C. The cold desert station of Tabo was the lowest at 17.9°C.
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